Featured Organization: UNESCO

UNESCO and Disaster risk reduction

Working alone or in collaboration with both UN Agencies and other scientific entities, UNESCO has been a catalyst for international, inter-disciplinary cooperation in many aspects of disaster risk reduction.

By operating at the interface between natural and social sciences, education, culture and communication, UNESCO plays a vital role in constructing a global culture of resilient communities. Read more...

Director General UNESCO, Ms. Irina Bokova paid two day state guest visit to Pakistan

Islamabad - 11 February 2014: UNESCO Director-General, Ms. Irina Bokova who arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday, February 5th 2014 as a state guest concluded her visit on February 7th. Upon her arrival she was received by Mrs. Saira Afzal Tarar,

Islamabad - 6 February 2014: UNESCO's Director General, Ms. Irina Bokova called on State Minister Education of the Ministry of Education, Training and Standards in Higher Education, Mr. Balig-ur-Rehman and other senior officials of the

Ministry on Thursday. On this occasion Ms. Bokova and Mr. Balig-ur-Rehman signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Malala Funds-IN-TRUST for Girls' Right to Education which aimed at expanding and improving education and safe environment for all children in Pakistan particularly girls specially in remote areas of the country. Read more...Press ClippingsDawn | Tribune | Pakistan Today | The News | Daily Times | Aaj Tv | PTV News |

DG UNESCO exclusive interview on PTV News and PTV World

Islamabad - 6/7 February 2014: The Director General UNESCO, Ms. Irina Bokova appeared during an exclusive interview on the state televisions, PTV News and Guest in Town programme on PTV World English. The interview drew upon attention on

comprehensive range of thematic areas and responses from the DG UNESCO including mandate of the UNESCO with particular focus to Pakistan, key focus areas and priorities after her second term election as DG UNESCO for Pakistan and globally, priority issues in agenda after 2015 post MDGs (Millennium Development Goals) development framework, signing of two MOUs related to education, UNESCO role in promoting education, women rights and cultural heritages, challenges for Pakistan and UNESCO role, sharing of personal experiences including her perspective on gender stereotypes as the first women head of UNESCO and UNESCO's role in championing issues related to gender equality and women empowerment and her sentiments about the conferment of Hilal-i-Pakistan in recognition of her services for the Pakistan through UNESCO platform.Exclusive Interview on PTV News and PTV World

Islamabad - 6/7 February 2014: Director General UNESCO, Ms. Irina Bokova as part of her state visit to Pakistan met with the Country Team of the United Nations in Pakistan. The UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Timmo Pakala welcoming

Four day visit of Regional Director UNESCO to Pakistan

Islamabad - 1st February 2014: UNESCO Regional Director for Asia and Pacific, Gwang- Jo Kim's four day mission to Pakistan concluded on Friday. During his visit, Gwang-Jo Kim met important government and

Farewell reception function held for UNESCO's Country Director

Islamabad - 2 June 2014: UNESCO Islamabad and the Ministry of Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education, hosted separate farewell receptions in the honor of departing Country Director/Representative for UNESCO Islamabad, Dr. Kozue Kay Nagata.

An official reception was organized by UNESCO Islamabad at Serena Hotel and was attended by representatives of the United Nations, civil society organizations, donor's agencies and foreign missions, and Government Officials. The participants lauded the efforts of Dr. Nagata during her over three year stay in Pakistan as Director UNESCO. Read more...

UNESCO head visits for goodwill event at street school in Islamabad

Islamabad, 19 December 2013: To show solidarity and goodwill with students of the open air street schools in Islamabad, Country Director/Representative, UNESCO, Dr. Kozue Kay Nagata and Secretary General of Pakistan

Multi stakeholder's consultation seminar on Breast Cancer Awareness

Islamabad, 30 October 2013: UNESCO Islamabad in collaboration with UNWOMEN and United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office organized a Multi-Stakeholders Consultation on the Breast Cancer Awareness Month at

Mr. Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of UK and Special Envoy of United Nations Secretary General visited Pakistan to promote Girls' Education

Former UK Prime Minister and Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General for Global Education, Mr. Gordon Brown was called on by the President of Pakistan on 9th November, 2012. Mr. Gordon Brown is on a visit to Pakistan to
promote Girls' Right to

Courtesy to Associated press of Pakistan

Education. The President of Pakistan reiterated that government of Pakistan has accorded high priority to the promotion of education in the country especially in the militancy hit areas as a long term tool to fight militant mindset. He underscored that this mindset was our biggest collective enemy. Read more...Press ClippingDawn | The News | One Pakistan | App

UNESCO Applauds Parliament on Approval of Right to Education Bill

Achieving an important milestone of "Education for All (EFA)", UNESCO organized a special event to acknowledge the commitment of parliamentarians, civil society organizations and educationists for the "Right to Free and Compulsory Education

UNESCO and UNGEI Reaffirm Commitment to Girls' Right to Education in Pakistan

UNESCO under the umbrella of United Nations Girls' Education Initiative (UNGEI) organized a special seminar in Islamabad on 23rd October 2012, to reaffirm the commitment to Girls' Right to Education in Pakistan. UNGEI is a